Native American Shawnee leader (1768-1813) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tecumseh (/tɪˈkʌmsə, tɪˈkʌmsi/ ti-KUM-sə, ti-KUM-see; March 1768 – October 5, 1813) was a Native American leader of the Shawnee and a large tribal confederacy (known as Tecumseh's Confederacy) which opposed the United States during Tecumseh's War and became an ally of Britain in the War of 1812. He is also the earliest known ruler of the Shawnee Tribe.
Tecumseh | |
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Chief of Tecumseh's Confederacy | |
In office 1808 – October 5, 1813 | |
Preceded by | Tenskwatawa |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Chief of the Shawnee | |
In office 1789 – October 5, 1813 | |
Personal details | |
Born | c. March 1768 Likely in Old Chillicothe, Ohio Country, British Empire[1][2][3] |
Died | October 5, 1813 45) Moravian of the Thames, Upper Canada, British Empire | (aged
Resting place | Unknown[note 1] |
Nationality | Shawnee |
Parents | Puckshinwa, Methoataske |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Western Confederacy Tecumseh's Confederacy |
Years of service | 1783–1813 |
Rank | Commander-in-chief (de-facto) |
Battles/wars | Northwest Indian War Tecumseh's War War of 1812 † |
Tecumseh had a brother named Tenskwatawa. Tenskwatawa was known as the town drunkard in the town until he changed and became religious. When Tecumseh left for a business trip and left Tenskwatawa in charge, he didn't do a good job. He started a war with his leadership, and a while after Tecumseh returned, Tecumseh was killed. Tecumseh also has a son named Cheeseekau.
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